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Respect for the Second Amendment Act
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Congressional Summary of S 840
Respect for the Second Amendment Act
This bill prohibits enforcement of any federal, state, or local law that restricts or otherwise regulates privately owned firearms or ammunition, unless it is consistent with the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the United States. The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring civil actions and creates a private right of action for violations.
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Current Status of Bill S 840
Bill S 840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 840 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 840's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 840
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 840
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 840
Respect for the Second Amendment Act
Respect for the Second Amendment Act
A bill to protect the rights of the people of the United States under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 840
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